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Brooks B17 Standard ATB/Trekking Bicycle Saddle | 
| Brand: Brooks
Category: Sports
Buy New: $79.99 - $139.95
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MPN: B211A07203
ASIN: B000HZDMFS
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| Features:
| • | �Classic� B17 is an all leather cover with brass rivets plus tension adjuster | | • | When �broken in� Brooks saddles are considered by many to be the most comfortable on the market | | • | The Standard width (6 3/4�) is ideal for commuting, long distance trekking and general purpose rides | | • | Steel rails | | • | 518g. (weights vary slightly, due to cover thickness) |
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Product Description
Back by popular demand, the Brooks line of saddles are the most requested item that you our customers are asking for. The �Classic� B17 is an all leather cover with brass rivets plus tension adjuster. When �broken in� Brooks saddles are considered by many to be the most comfortable on the market. The Standard width (6 3/4�) is ideal for commuting, long distance trekking and general purpose riding. Steel rails. 518g. (weights vary slightly, due to cover thickness).
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 9
 This is a good choice for long distance riding March 8, 2010
Tom (Honolulu)
I drank the Brooks cool-aid several years ago. I find the saddle (B17 Std) to be very comfortable and have been very pleased with it. I did not find it necessary to break in the saddle, it was fine on day one. Come to think of it, I have ridden on a lot of saddles with no problems, so I might not be a super good judge with it comes to this aspect of saddle selection. I can tell you it looks good and it carries some prestige that you don't get with the other saddle choices. I ride a full on touring bike with front/rear racks, barcon shifters, ATB gearing, the works. I really had no choice; I had to get a Brooks didn't I.
get this saddle and you will never look back February 18, 2010
T. Burgess (Tulsa, OK)
After being away for about 8 years, don't ask me why, I decided to get back into cycling again, and bought a Trek 520, mostly for commuting, but plan to do some longer trips later. The saddle that came with the bike was so hard I hurt for a week after using it a few days, and stopped riding it. I looked into other saddles, found Brooks, and decided on the aged since I didn't want to ride a marathon to break it in. I have just installed it and I have only ridden a dozen miles on this saddle so far, and decided to write this now. There is no break in period, it feels great right from the start. I had to actually make myself think about the saddle I was sitting on, it was so comfortable from the get-go, that I almost forgot about it, which was good, as it allowed me to enjoy my ride more. This is one great all leather saddle, and I know I am going to enjoy it for many years to come. If and when I get another bike, I will order a Brooks before I even ride it.
The saddle comes with some leather string tied into the underside, like a shoelace, which as time goes on, you tighten it up a bit, plus a wrench to tighten the rear linear adjustment. You'll know when you get yours, but this adjustment needs very little at a time, if at all?
I bought the Proofride saddle dressing, or wax as I call it. You put it on the underside of the saddle and leave it, put a small amount on the sides and polish it off, but put none on the top. I do not know if this works, but even the bike shop said it was a good idea, so I will use it. Expensive for a small tin, but probably worth it.
One other thing, the saddle comes with a cover for when it rains, I didn't know this so it was a nice surprise as I wanted to get one. Glad I didn't order it ahead of time.
Brooks Saddles are the best February 7, 2010
Rachel Hohendorf
I have used other saddles, but Brooks saddles are very comfortable. I know they don't look like it, but the leather conforms over time for a customized fit. If you have a tendency to be sore after riding, you should give Brooks a try.
The all purpose B-17 November 20, 2009
R. F. Harrison (Honolulu, HI)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I simply love my Brooks B-17s. Currently I have two and a third is on the way. I use them on my daily commuter bike, an old mountain bike converted a single speed town bike and my Bike Friday New World Tourist which has been to Mexico, the Bay Area, and most recently, Las Vegas. The one I've on order will grace the Rivendell Quickbeam being built even as I write.
Why the B-17?
Unfortunately the saddles supplied with most bikes are uncomfortable plastic shells with some padding thrown on them. The plastic shell has no give and the padding eventually bunches up and creases giving the saddle some very uncomfortable spots.
A leather saddle, the Brooks B-17, on the other hand will conform to the shape of the rider over time. And, because the leather is support in back and front, the saddle itself acts somewhat like a hammock to support the rider comfortably.
I've never needed to use specialized riding shorts on my Brooks, even for long 50+ mile rides. I routinely do a 60 mile ride from Honolulu to Kailua and back and never experience problems. In addition, my daily commuting, 10-15 miles a day depending on errands, is done in work clothes for the most part and again, I've never experienced problems.
Some folks have say that during the break-in period these saddles can be uncomfortable. Personally I've never found that to be true. Yes, they are more comfortable when they are broken-in, but I think they are better to beging with than most of the stock saddles that have come with my various bikes of the years.
That break-in period will vary of course, depending on the rider. I've found that my Brooks become quite comfortable after just a couple of weeks which would be somewhere between 200-350 miles depending on my enthusiasm. Again, they are comfortable for me to begin with though. I'd not hestitate to do a longer ride on a new one. However, to be on the safe side, I generally put new saddles on my commuter to break them in more easily. I'm a clydesdale (230lb right now) so your mileage may vary on break-in.
I haven't used Brooks Proofide on my saddles to season them, preferring a product called Obenauf's LP as recommended by Rivendell Bicycle Works.
Brooks Saddles have been around for a long time. There's a reason for that. They are simply excellent.
Aloha!
my butt is so happpy September 3, 2009
elko (sf, ca)
this saddle rules. there is nothing like it, by butt feels amazing when i ride. you can't beat a company thats been making bike saddles for almost 100 years. get one.
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